Tall Oil Pitch
Tall oil pitch is the heavy residue from tall oil distillation, used as a binder in fuels and asphalt extenders. It is a by-product of tall oil refining, retaining the characteristics of tall oil. This product falls under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pitch is blended with other materials for specific uses
Mixtures containing tall oil pitch may fall under heading 38.24.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the distillation process to show the product is a tall oil residue
• Provide composition data for the heavy fraction
• Verify if the product is considered a waste requiring special disposal documentation
Related Products under Tariff item 3803.00.00
Crude Tall Oil
Crude tall oil is a by-product of the kraft pulping process of pine trees, comprising a mixture of fatty acids, rosin acids, and other extractives. It is unrefined and used as a feedstock for further processing into chemicals and other industrial products. This product falls under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
Crude Tall Oil from Southern Pine
Crude tall oil sourced from southern yellow pine kraft mills, unrefined and intended for further processing. It is a natural mixture of resin acids, fatty acids, and neutral compounds, characteristic of tall oil from pine wood pulping. This product is classified under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
Distilled Tall Oil
Distilled tall oil is produced by vacuum distillation of crude tall oil, yielding a cleaner mixture of fatty and rosin acids for use in chemical manufacturing. It retains the essential characteristics of tall oil and is refined to improve purity and performance. This product falls under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
Fractionated Tall Oil
Fractionated tall oil is produced by advanced refining to separate specific acid fractions, such as fatty acids or rosin acids, for targeted applications like emulsifiers. Despite the fractionation, it remains a tall oil product derived from pine wood pulping. This product is classified under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
Refined Tall Oil
Refined tall oil is crude tall oil that has undergone purification to remove impurities, concentrating fatty and rosin acids for industrial use. It is used in applications such as soaps, lubricants, and coatings. This product remains classified under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.
Refined Tall Oil for Soap Production
High-purity refined tall oil specifically processed for use in soap manufacturing due to its fatty acid content. It is a refined form of tall oil, retaining the natural mixture of acids from pine wood. This product falls under tariff item 3803.00.00 as tall oil, whether or not refined.